Synonyms of 'base'
1 (noun)
Definition
the bottom or supporting part of anything
Line the base and sides of a 20cm deep round cake tin with paper.
2 (noun)
Definition
the lower side or face of a geometric construction
Plunge the base of the pan into a bowl of very cold water.
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lower side
3 (noun)
The mattress is best on a solid bed base.
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4 (noun)
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the fundamental principle or part
The family base was crucial to my development.
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5 (noun)
Definition
a centre of operations, organization, or supply
Gunfire was heard at an army base close to the airport.
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6 (noun)
For most of the spring and early summer her base was in Scotland.
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house
her parents' house in Warwickshire
dwelling place
7 (noun)
Oils may be mixed with a base and massaged into the skin.
1 (verb)
Definition
to use as a basis for
He based his conclusions on the evidence given by the prisoners.
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construct
The boxes should be constructed from rough-sawn timber.
2 (verb)
Definition
to station, post, or place
We will base ourselves in the town.
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1 (adjective)
Definition
dishonourable or immoral
Love has the power to overcome the baser emotions.
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2 (adjective)
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Opposites
3 (adjective)
Definition
debased
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alloyed
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of abode
Definition
one's home
I went round the streets and found his new abode.
in the sense of adulterated
The corporation pleaded guilty to producing and distributing adulterated meat.
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polluted,
depreciated,
reduced,
lowered,
impure
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